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ArticleJMIR medical education2025

Perceptions and Earliest Experiences of Medical Students and Faculty With ChatGPT in Medical Education: Qualitative Study.

Noura Abouammoh, Khalid Alhasan, Fadi Aljamaan, Rupesh Raina, Khalid H Malki, Ibraheem Altamimi, Ruaim Muaygil, Hayfaa Wahabi, Amr Jamal, Ali Alhaboob and 5 more

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15 authors.

Noura AbouammohCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-1951-8323
Khalid AlhasanCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4291-8536
Fadi AljamaanCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8404-6652
Rupesh RainaDepartment of Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron Children Hospital, Akron, OH, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-3892-8376
Khalid H MalkiCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5986-7843
Ibraheem AltamimiCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5149-0877
Ruaim MuaygilCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-9755-6181
Hayfaa WahabiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2304-3364
Amr JamalCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4051-6592
Ali AlhaboobCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-2126-7874
Rasha Assad AssiriDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8946-4618
Jaffar A Al-TawfiqSpecialty Internal Medicine and Quality Department, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5752-2235
Ayman Al-EyadhyCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6051-9125
Mona SolimanCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6112-2891
Mohamad-Hani TemsahCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4389-9322

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies, there is a growing interest in the potential use of artificial intelligence-based tools like ChatGPT in medical education. However, there is limited research on the initial perceptions and experiences of faculty and students with ChatGPT, particularly in Saudi Arabia.

objectiveThis study aimed to explore the earliest knowledge, perceived benefits, concerns, and limitations of using ChatGPT in medical education among faculty and students at a leading Saudi Arabian university.

methodsA qualitative exploratory study was conducted in April 2023, involving focused meetings with medical faculty and students with varying levels of ChatGPT experience. A thematic analysis was used to identify key themes and subthemes emerging from the discussions.

resultsParticipants demonstrated good knowledge of ChatGPT and its functions. The main themes were perceptions of ChatGPT use, potential benefits, and concerns about ChatGPT in research and medical education. The perceived benefits included collecting and summarizing information and saving time and effort. However, concerns and limitations centered around the potential lack of critical thinking in the information provided, the ambiguity of references, limitations of access, trust in the output of ChatGPT, and ethical concerns.

conclusionsThis study provides valuable insights into the perceptions and experiences of medical faculty and students regarding the use of newly introduced large language models like ChatGPT in medical education. While the benefits of ChatGPT were recognized, participants also expressed concerns and limitations requiring further studies for effective integration into medical education, exploring the impact of ChatGPT on learning outcomes, student and faculty satisfaction, and the development of critical thinking skills.

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Artificial IntelligenceEducation, MedicalFaculty, MedicalStudents, MedicalAdultFemaleGenerative Artificial IntelligenceHumansMalePerceptionQualitative ResearchSaudi ArabiaAIAI-based toolsartificial intelligencechatbotChatGPTfacultyknowledgelearningmedical educationmedical studentsperceptionsqualitative studysatisfactionSaudi Arabiathematic analysisuniversities

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PMCPMC11888024

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